Support matched to needs, goals and risk
People leaving custody, connected with justice pathways, receiving forensic mental health support or needing coordinated reintegration planning.
Specialist service
Justice and Forensic Mental Health Supports
Structured community reintegration support for justice and forensic mental health pathways.
Person-centred and culturally respectful
Nogap’s model is person-centred, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally safe. Referrals are reviewed for support needs, consent, current services, location, urgency and any clinical or safety considerations before commencement.
Services included
What this pathway can include
The exact support mix depends on participant goals, funding, consent, documentation and workforce suitability.
Practical supports
- Post-release and community reintegration support planning
- Risk-aware routines, appointment support and capacity building
- Coordination with justice agencies, health services, support coordinators and families
- Trauma-informed, culturally respectful and recovery-oriented engagement
- Referral triage for complexity, suitability, safety and workforce matching
What good support should improve
- Clearer transition from custody, hospital or justice settings into the community
- Improved coordination between agencies and community supports
- Practical support for routines, appointments, safety and connection
Who can refer
Participants, families, hospitals, GPs, support coordinators, allied health teams, justice agencies, veteran organisations and government services can refer through the online referral pathway.
Referral process
Simple pathway from enquiry to commencement
Referral
Submit the online form, call the team or send supporting documents through the referral portal.
Triage
The team reviews eligibility, urgency, risk, support needs, documents and service location.
Planning
Nogap confirms next steps, consent, service agreement needs and staff matching.
Commencement
Supports begin after onboarding, documentation and agreed service arrangements are in place.
Frequently asked questions
Justice and Forensic Mental Health Supports FAQs
Who can refer to this pathway?
Justice agencies, hospitals, community mental health teams, support coordinators, families and participants can request support.
Is support available after release from custody?
Yes. Referrals can be considered for planned community reintegration and post-release support needs.
Does Nogap provide legal advice?
No. Nogap provides support services and referral pathways, not legal representation or legal advice.
Make a referral
Need justice and forensic mental health supports in Perth or regional WA?
Use the referral pathway to share participant details, consent, urgency, risk information and supporting documents. For urgent safety concerns, contact emergency or crisis services first.